Dortmund suffer injury blow as Serhou Guirassy forced off against Real Betis

Borussia Dortmund have suffered a potential injury setback after striker Serhou Guirassy was forced off during their Champions League clash against Real Betis on Wednesday.

According to the Associated Press⁠, the Guinea international appeared to sustain a thigh injury and was substituted in the 33rd minute after initially attempting to continue.

Guirassy had picked himself up gingerly following an early attempt that went close to the side netting in the third minute. He was subsequently seen holding his thigh before being withdrawn.

The 30-year-old has scored 23 goals in 32 Champions League appearances for Dortmund.The Bundesliga side were level at 0-0 with Betis at half-time.

Dortmund are scheduled to face Elversberg in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with Guirassy’s availability now uncertain.